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'''First We Feast''' is an online food-culture magazine and [[YouTube]] channel.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://firstwefeast.com/|title=First We Feast {{!}} Where Food, Drink & Pop Culture Converge|website=First We Feast|language=en|access-date=2018-09-27}}</ref> The site co-produces the YouTube series ''[[Hot Ones]]'' with [[Complex Media]], its parent company.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.oaoa.com/news/business/article_82b4703c-ee01-5e77-9fd5-7b7a28be46b2.html|title=Complex Networks Simplifies Image Management with Cloudinary|work=Odessa American|access-date=2018-09-26}}</ref> |
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| owner = [[Soros Fund Management]], [[Sean Evans (interviewer)|Sean Evans]], Chris Schonberger |
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'''First We Feast''' is an online food-culture magazine and [[YouTube]] channel.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://firstwefeast.com/|title=First We Feast {{!}} Where Food, Drink & Pop Culture Converge|website=First We Feast|language=en|access-date=2018-09-27}}</ref> The site co-produces the YouTube series ''[[Hot Ones]]''. The company began as off-shoot of [[Complex Media]], its parent company until 2024.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.oaoa.com/news/business/article_82b4703c-ee01-5e77-9fd5-7b7a28be46b2.html|title=Complex Networks Simplifies Image Management with Cloudinary|work=Odessa American|access-date=2018-09-26|archive-date=2021-04-20|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210420171235/https://www.oaoa.com/news/business/article_82b4703c-ee01-5e77-9fd5-7b7a28be46b2.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> In 2024, [[BuzzFeed]] sold Complex to [[NTWRK]], an e-commerce company backed by [[Live Nation Entertainment]] and [[Main Street Advisors]], but retained First We Feast.<ref name="NYTBFSells2024">{{cite news |last1=Mullin |first1=Benjamin |title=BuzzFeed Sells Complex, a Pop Culture Start-Up, for $108.6 Million |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/21/business/buzzfeed-complex-sale.html |access-date=22 February 2024 |work=The New York Times |date=21 February 2024}}</ref> Shortly after, in December 2024, the company was sold by BuzzFeed to a group of investors, including [[Soros Fund Management]], [[Sean Evans (interviewer)|Sean Evans]], and founder Chris Schonberger for $82.5 million.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Spangler |first=Todd |date=2024-12-12 |title=‘Hot Ones’ Studio Sold by BuzzFeed for $82.5 Million to Soros Fund, Sean Evans and Other Investors |url=https://variety.com/2024/digital/news/hot-ones-sold-buzzfeed-soros-fund-sean-evans-first-we-feast-investors-1236246915/ |access-date=2024-12-13 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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==Description== |
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First We Feast began in 2012 as a food culture blog edited by [[Chris Schonberger]], who had formerly worked for ''TONY''.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=http://www.grubstreet.com/2012/10/complex-launches-food-vertical.html|title=''Complex'' Launches Food Section, |
First We Feast began in 2012 as a food culture blog edited by [[Chris Schonberger]], who had formerly worked for ''TONY''.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|last=Merwin|first=Hugh|date=10 October 2012|url=http://www.grubstreet.com/2012/10/complex-launches-food-vertical.html|title=''Complex'' Launches Food Section, 'First We Feast'|work=Grub Street|access-date=2018-09-26|language=en}}</ref> The blog was an off-branch of [[Complex (magazine)|''Complex'' magazine]].<ref name=":0" /> The website gained a measure of popularity, and began to incorporate interviews and cooking guides into its website.<ref>{{Cite web|date=14 September 2018|url=https://www.complex.com/pop-culture/2018/09/complexcon-first-we-feast-lagoon-food-lineup|title=Announcing the Food Lineup for ComplexCon's First We Feast Lagoon|website=Complex|language=en|access-date=2018-09-26}}</ref> In 2014 the website launched its YouTube channel, which produces a number of food-related video series, most notably ''[[Hot Ones]]'' (hosted by [[Sean Evans (interviewer)|Sean Evans]]),<ref>{{Cite news|last=Smith|first=Dave|date=29 November 2017|url=https://www.businessinsider.com/hot-ones-sean-evans-youtube-interview-2017-11|title=Inside the hottest show on YouTube, where celebrities answer questions while eating blazing hot wings|work=Business Insider|access-date=2018-09-26}}</ref> ''The Curry Shop'',<ref>{{cite press release |date=8 October 2018 |title=First We Feast & Bira 91 Explore International Curry In New Series 'The Curry Shop' |url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/first-we-feast--bira-91-explore-international-curry-in-new-series-the-curry-shop-300727018.html |website=prnewswire.com |publisher=Bira91}}</ref> ''The Burger Show'' (hosted by [[Alvin Cailan]]) and ''Burger Scholar Sessions'' (hosted by [[George Motz]]).<ref>{{Cite news|last=Gutelle|first=Sam|date=21 February 2018|url=https://www.tubefilter.com/2018/02/21/first-we-feast-complex-burger-show/|title=With More Than 500,000 Views Per Episode, First We Feast's 'Burger Show' Is Off To Sizzling Start|work=Tubefilter|access-date=2019-03-06}}</ref> |
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[[Category:Food and cooking YouTube channels]] |
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Latest revision as of 00:30, 13 December 2024
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Type of site | Online food-culture magazine |
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| Available in | English |
| Founded | 2012 |
| Country of origin | United States of America |
| Owner | Soros Fund Management, Sean Evans, Chris Schonberger |
| Founder(s) | Chris Schonberger |
| CEO | Chris Schonberger |
| Key people | Sean Evans (CCO) |
| URL | firstwefeast |
| Commercial | Yes |
| Current status | Active |
First We Feast is an online food-culture magazine and YouTube channel.[1] The site co-produces the YouTube series Hot Ones. The company began as off-shoot of Complex Media, its parent company until 2024.[2] In 2024, BuzzFeed sold Complex to NTWRK, an e-commerce company backed by Live Nation Entertainment and Main Street Advisors, but retained First We Feast.[3] Shortly after, in December 2024, the company was sold by BuzzFeed to a group of investors, including Soros Fund Management, Sean Evans, and founder Chris Schonberger for $82.5 million.[4]
Description
[edit]First We Feast began in 2012 as a food culture blog edited by Chris Schonberger, who had formerly worked for TONY.[5] The blog was an off-branch of Complex magazine.[5] The website gained a measure of popularity, and began to incorporate interviews and cooking guides into its website.[6] In 2014 the website launched its YouTube channel, which produces a number of food-related video series, most notably Hot Ones (hosted by Sean Evans),[7] The Curry Shop,[8] The Burger Show (hosted by Alvin Cailan) and Burger Scholar Sessions (hosted by George Motz).[9]
References
[edit]- ^ "First We Feast | Where Food, Drink & Pop Culture Converge". First We Feast. Retrieved 2018-09-27.
- ^ "Complex Networks Simplifies Image Management with Cloudinary". Odessa American. Archived from the original on 2021-04-20. Retrieved 2018-09-26.
- ^ Mullin, Benjamin (21 February 2024). "BuzzFeed Sells Complex, a Pop Culture Start-Up, for $108.6 Million". The New York Times. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
- ^ Spangler, Todd (2024-12-12). "'Hot Ones' Studio Sold by BuzzFeed for $82.5 Million to Soros Fund, Sean Evans and Other Investors". Variety. Retrieved 2024-12-13.
- ^ a b Merwin, Hugh (10 October 2012). "Complex Launches Food Section, 'First We Feast'". Grub Street. Retrieved 2018-09-26.
- ^ "Announcing the Food Lineup for ComplexCon's First We Feast Lagoon". Complex. 14 September 2018. Retrieved 2018-09-26.
- ^ Smith, Dave (29 November 2017). "Inside the hottest show on YouTube, where celebrities answer questions while eating blazing hot wings". Business Insider. Retrieved 2018-09-26.
- ^ "First We Feast & Bira 91 Explore International Curry In New Series 'The Curry Shop'". prnewswire.com (Press release). Bira91. 8 October 2018.
- ^ Gutelle, Sam (21 February 2018). "With More Than 500,000 Views Per Episode, First We Feast's 'Burger Show' Is Off To Sizzling Start". Tubefilter. Retrieved 2019-03-06.
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